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15 - La ´Picona - Nicaragua 2025

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    Dipilto, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua
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Finca La Picona - Tradition, Precision and Height

Located in the renowned mountains of Dipilto, Nueva Segovia, Finca La Picona stands out for producing some of the most expressive coffees in Nicaragua. It is the only farm located in the Picona Mountains, which gives it an exclusive and privileged environment: volcanic soils rich in phosphorus, constant breezes and an ideal altitude allow for a slow and uniform maturation of the fruit, generating dense and complex cup profiles.

La Picona represents a balance between tradition and innovation. The estate has a proven track record of producing award-winning micro-lots - including a batch of Maracaturra Natural, a finalist in the Cup of Excellence 2025. Through meticulous harvesting and experimental fermentation processes, we always strive for quality over quantity. Each batch is carefully harvested, selected and processed to express its origin with clarity and elegance.

Our team is currently experimenting with fermentation variables - such as fruit density, temperature and time - to take quality to the next level, while maintaining traceability and consistency.

Ethical and Sustainable Commitment

We believe that great coffee starts with people. At Finca La Picona we are committed to:

● Offering fair wages and respectful working conditions.

● Providing secure temporary employment for more than 40 workers each year

● Promoting sustainable agricultural practices that respect biodiversity and reduce the use of chemicals, thanks to the natural mineral richness of the soil

La Picona does not just grow coffee; it grows trust, excellence and a clear vision for the future of Nicaraguan specialty coffee.

Farm Information
  • Farm Name
    La ´Picona
  • Farmer
    Martha Lucia Albir Sotomayor
  • Altitude
    1200
Score
  • Score
    87.23
  • Rank
    15
Lot Information
  • Year
    2025
  • Processing System
    Natural
  • Variety
    Maracaturra
  • Overall
    Almond, Apricot, Cacao Nibs, Maple Syrup,Vainilla
  • Aroma / Flavor
    Caramel, Tropical Fruit, Apple, Berry, Black Currant, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cacao Nibs, Cherry, Chicolat caramel toast and butter, Cranberry, Honey, Low temp more fruity green apple and passion fruits, Nectarine, Peach, Plum, Red Currant, Red fruits, Red Grape, Vanilla, Watermelon, White Grape
  • Acidity
    Malic Acid, Phosphoric, Tamarindo, Tartaric
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Location
  • Dipilto, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua

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